Fortegra Strengthens Leadership Team With Mark Rattner Appointment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- The Fortegra Group Inc (Fortegra), a global speciality insurer and part of DB Insurance Co Ltd, has appointed Mark Rattner as President.

South, Southeast Asia Credit Strength Set To Remain Stable Over Next 12-18 Months Despite Strong Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Overall credit strength across South and Southeast Asia will remain stable over the next 12-18 months, although US dollar strength would weigh on the credit quality for a subset of rated companies with structural currency mismatches, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Renewed West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session in negative territory, mirroring regional peers that tumbled amid fresh strikes in West Asia and concerns over technology stocks.

Astro Up Half-A-Sen After Trading Resumes Following GCEO Exit

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s shares advanced half-a-sen to 6.5 sen apiece after resuming its trading at 10 am today.

Euan Smith Steps Down As Astro GCEO, Henry Tan Assumes Interim Role

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) --  Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's group chief executive officer (GCEO) Euan Smith has stepped down from the role after six years at the helm, effective June 7, 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Tracks Global Markets To Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened weaker on Monday, tracking regional markets as sentiment remained cautious amid a fragile global economic environment.

West Asia Disruptions, High Fuel Prices To Halve Airline Industry Profitability In 2026 - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- Airlines’ total net profit in 2026 is expected to be US$23 billion (US$1 = RM4.02), about half the previous projection of US$41 billion, as a result of war-related disruptions in West Asia and high fuel prices, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Retesting 1,700 Level Amid Improved Risk Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is potentially retesting the 1,700 level and consolidating within the 1,710–1,715 range next week, supported by improving risk appetite and attractive valuations among selected Malaysian blue chip counters.

Well Chip To Raise Up To RM120 Mln Via Rights Issue To Fund Pawnshop Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Well Chip Group Bhd will undertake a renounceable rights issue of up to 120 million new shares in the company to fund the expansion of new pawnshops and for working capital.

Sabah To Seek State Cabinet Backing For OGSE 5-year Roadmap - Ewon

KOTA KINABALU, June 5 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET) will bring the Sabah Oil & Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) 5-Year Roadmap to the state Cabinet for endorsement.

Ringgit Weighed Down By Rising Fuel Prices, Geopolitical Risks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday amid cautious sentiment over lingering geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and rising fuel prices.

Khazanah, GLICs Should Continue To Identify Companies Like SkyeChip For Malaysia's Next Leap

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd and other government-linked investment companies (GLICs) should continue to identify and nurture more high-potential companies like SkyeChip Bhd to strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-growth technology sectors, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, advanced electronics and digital technologies.